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R681 CWO

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,450 mi
Last recorded36,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 CWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 36,450 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box to centre (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,140 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 25,064 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,538 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 15,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 2,955 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 2,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 98,881 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 95,596 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 87,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 81,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,747 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,378 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 56,886 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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R681 CWO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,844 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R681 CWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R681 CWO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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